The Rachel Maddow Show - Aug. 11 | Audio Only

Crime and Justice - A convicted triple murderer, who committed the crimes with an axe and machete in Madrid in June 2016, was freed from prison after being convicted and serving a 30-year sentence [12][8]. - The triple murderer was released as part of a situation involving Donald Trump's El Salvador prison initiative, and is now reportedly free in Orlando [14][13]. - Another individual, previously deported five times and with a history of criminal offenses, including gun crimes, was also released from federal prison by Donald Trump and is set to be fully released in January, with a reported work permit to follow [28][25][26]. - A Department of Justice official, who had previously urged January 6th rioters to "kill cops," was hired by Pam Bondi after being pardoned by Donald Trump [38]. Political Actions and Policies - Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington DC, placing the DC police under direct federal control, despite violent crime rates being at a 30-year low [38]. - The Trump administration expanded military zones in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, granting active duty troops the authority to stop, search, and arrest Americans on domestic soil [41]. - The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of 700 active duty US Marines and roughly 4,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles, over the objections of the city and state [47]. Public Health - The Trump administration decided to cancel half a billion dollars in contracts related to mRNA technology, a decision criticized by public health officials who warn of potential loss of lives [67][68]. - Experts warn that cutting funding for mRNA vaccines could hinder preparedness for future pandemics, potentially costing millions of lives [73]. - A gunman fired more than 180 shots into the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, killing one police officer, but the incident garnered no response from President Donald Trump [38].